Show Notes
What does it take to create transformative change in healthcare and senior care? Around the world, health systems are facing a generational shift as aging populations grow, yet many remain unprepared for the scale of demand. Why has this pivotal moment been so difficult to address? What can we learn from past failures, and how can we pave the way for a radically better future?
In this episode, we explore the essential ingredients for large-scale, systemic transformation: from enabling bold ideas to fostering collaboration and aligning around a shared vision.
Listen as Donna Duncan sits down with two leaders in quality improvement and healthcare innovation: Helen Bevan, Leader and facilitator of large-scale change in health care Christina Krause, CEO of Health Quality BC
Resources: BC Health Quality Matrix National Health Service (UK) Healthcare Excellence Canada Institute for Healthcare Improvement
This episode was generously sponsored by our Sector Champion, PointClickCare.
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